Violent Rio

Police agents monitor video feeds at the Rio de Janeiro state Security Command and Control Center in Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 24, 2005. Images from urban security cameras are projected on computer screens at the high-tech center, allowing police agents to monitor and identify crimes. Emergency calls are received and police cars are tracked via satelite at the center and the combination has reduced the response times to crimes say police officials. The center is a new attempt to curb Rio's notorious crime rate and corrupt police.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)